| Quaco Head Light |
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| Nearest Town or City: | St. Martins New Brunswick Canada |
| Location: | Quaco Bay, Bay of Fundy. |
| Managing Organization: | Canadian Coast Guard |
| Notes: | "Quaco" is from the language of the local Indian tribe (Mi’kmaq). It means "Haunt of the Hooded Seal." The lantern and lens from the 1883 tower here are incorporated into a lighthouse replica that serves as the St. Martins Tourism Centre. Another Fresnel lens from this lighthouse is displayed at the Quaco Museum in St. Martins. |
| Tower Height: | 38 |
| Description Tower: | White square tower on the corner of a white square building. |
| Operational: | Yes |
| Date Established: | 1835 |
| Date Present Tower Built: | 1976? |
| Current Use: | Active aid to navigation. |
| Open To Public: | Grounds only. |
| Directions: | Take West Quaco Road off Route 111. |
| Characteristic Range: | Fl W 10s, visible for 21 nautical miles. |
| Height Focal Plane: | 85 |
| National Register: | No |
| State: | New Brunswick |
| Country: | Canada |
| Signal: | Automated horn. |
| Earlier Towers: | 1835: Tower with red and white horizontal bands. 1883: White, square wooden tower with dwelling attached. |






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